From the Forum: My Neighbor's Gut Renovation Is Damaging My Home

A Brownstoner reader is seeing some damaging effects from a next-door renovation.

mjn11226 writes:

I live in a row house in the North Slope. There is a serious gut/renovation project going on next door, complete with new beams, floors, staircases, etc.

My second and third floors are showing some damage. It looks as though the walls and the floors have begun to separate up to 1/2 inch in some spots. This is new, as I just redid my floors before the construction and did not have this problem. Of course, I am concerned that a ton of dust is getting in from next door. But I am also alarmed about the separation.

Any advice about repairs, safety, recourse with the contractor and owner next door?

Among commenters’ suggestions have been documenting everything and talking to the contractor — what else should they do here? Share your thoughts over in the original post.

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